Shirley Darlene (nee Louttit) Kirkwood formerly of Bredenbury and Winnipeg was called home on September 20, 2026 with her daughters by her side at Langenburg Centennial Special Care Home.

Shirley was born on the family farm in the Glyndwr district outside of Bredenbury on July 2, 1935. She was baptized at the Bredenbury United Church on Oct. 14, 1935 by Reverend E. Russell May. She took all her schooling in Bredenbury. Shirley worked at the telephone office, and at Madge Lake and then moved to Deloraine where she met the love of her life John (Jack) Kirkwood. They were united in Marriage on September 4th, 1956 and moved to Winnipeg. Shirley worked at the Kirkfield Hotel and later at Westwood Jewellers and then Mappins Jewellers for 30 years where she earned her degree in Gemology.

Shirley had a love of chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. She loved Bingo, horse racing, casinos and lottery tickets. But her greatest wealth came from the love of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1997. Her parents Dave and Dora (nee Walker) Louttit, her in-laws Wilfred and Maude Kirkwood, sisters Alice (Jake) Wilson /(Pat) Wooldridge, Gwen (Alvin) Hanson, Daisy (Murray) Potter and brother Winton (Frieda nee Ward) Louttit. Survived by daughter Brenda (Nolan) Becker and children Jeff (Tara) Cloee and Chayce, Jenny (Brett) Ivanochko, Jacky (Warren) Niekamp Nola and Navy. Daughter Bonnie Vickers and children Chris (Julie) Sophie and Colton, Scott (Kandace) Bev, Parker and Izzy. Andy (Samantha) Masen and Millie, Katie (Brett) Bjarnason, Finn. Son Gordon (Tannis) and children Brad (Jess) Maddie and Sammy, Devon (Jill) Louie and Cal. And all her special nieces and nephews.

For the excellent care that was received donations are gratefully directed to the Langenburg Centennial Care Home for the recreation department.

Cremation was entrusted to Christie’s Funeral Home.

A private family service will be held at a later date.